Funds Associate; Mid–Senior Level

A leading US law firm is seeking a mid–senior level Funds Associate to join its London office, working within a highly regarded private funds and sponsor-side practice that operates seamlessly across London, New York and key global financial centres.

This role offers exposure to a market-leading, execution-focused private funds platform, advising sophisticated sponsors on core fund formation and a wide-ranging funds lifecycle practice, including GP-level and strategic transactions
. The team is known for handling complex, high-value mandates for premier private equity, growth, credit, infrastructure and special situations sponsors.

The successful candidate will play an integral role in advising sponsors on:

• Core private funds formation
  , including the establishment and structuring of private equity, credit, growth, infrastructure and hybrid vehicles
• Sponsor-side execution
  , acting as a lead associate on fund raises from first close through final close
• Carried interest and incentive arrangements
  , including bespoke carry, co-investment and executive participation structures
• Secondaries transactions
  , including GP-led restructurings, continuation vehicles and liquidity solutions
• GP-level and sponsor transactions
  , such as GP stake sales, strategic investments, spin-outs and internal reorganisations
• Ongoing fund lifecycle matters
  , including amendments, investor negotiations, regulatory structuring considerations and strategic advice

The role is hands-on and responsibility-driven
, with associates expected to run work streams, manage junior lawyers, and liaise directly with clients.

• Typically 4–7 PQE (flexible for strong candidates)
• Strong sponsor-side private funds experience gained at a leading US, Magic Circle or top-tier international firm
• Proven exposure to fund formation and fundraising
  , with experience across carry and GP-level matters strongly preferred
• Commercial, technically confident, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, execution-heavy environment
• Ambitious, collaborative and keen to develop within a high-performance US platform